This clue appeared in the NYT Crossword on Friday, May 1, 2026 (26 Down) and the Mini Crossword on Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (9 Across). The answer is hidden below until you want it. Friday puzzles are themeless and hard, with clues that are vague on purpose.
NYT Crossword, May 1, 2026, 26 Down
Answer length: 4 squares
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L _ _ _
First and last letters
L _ _ R
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LAIR as a word: A place inhabited by a wild animal, often a cave or a hole in the ground; A shed or shelter for domestic animals.
LAIR has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since February 24, 2026.
Mini Crossword, March 25, 2026, 9 Across
Answer length: 3 squares
First letter
D _ _
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DEN as a word: A comfortable room not used for formal entertaining; A small cavern or hollow place in the side of a hill, or among rocks; especially, a cave used by a wild animal for shelter or concealment.
DEN has been an answer 10 times in the NYT Crossword and Mini since October 27, 2025.
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